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Messi announces retirement from Argentine national team: "It was a decision that hurt"
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Messi announces retirement from Argentine national team: "It was a decision that hurt"

Sábado31 August 2026 at 16:29

Lionel Messi announced his retirement from the Argentine national team, describing the decision as something that caused him pain. The 39-year-old forward bids farewell to the albiceleste after a successful international career.

Throughout his career with the Argentine national team, Messi scored 125 goals in 207 games played, becoming one of the greatest scorers in Argentine football history.

This decision marks the end of an era for South American football, with Messi closing a chapter that included several World Cups and numerous titles with the national team.

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